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Braai

Braai

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African Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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  • Michael C.
    Michael CJanuary 11, 2014
    The venison tapas is a must try
  • Seiphemo M.heart icon on user image
    Seiphemo MDecember 15, 2012
    You can't go wrong with cocktails.
  • Ipsita
    IpsitaJanuary 21, 2014
    The venison carpaccio is awesome!
  • Stephanie W.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie WagnerAugust 17, 2014
    The Lamb Bunny Chow is sooooooooooo good.
  • Simran J.
    Simran JaisingSeptember 28, 2013
    Romantic. The wine selection is okay, but is presented and showcased as if better.
  • Phoenix 💥💥💥
    Phoenix 💥💥💥October 31, 2014
    Try the malva pudding for dessert
  • Simran J.
    Simran JaisingSeptember 28, 2013
    Food is a mediocre representation of South African cuisine. The more traditional dishes such as the Chicken Bobotie, are dry and preoccupied with presentation.
  • Christian A.heart icon on user image
    Christian AmatoSeptember 13, 2013
    Also. Jac is the best server. No one should serve you but him.
  • Brian M.
    Brian MichaelJuly 12, 2013
    Get the lamb shank empanadas. OMG.
  • Kevin P.heart icon on user image
    Kevin PhanAugust 13, 2014
    Brunch is yummy here!
  • Steven B.
    Steven BirkelandAugust 10, 2012
    Try the Sautéed Spinach - A wonderful side
  • Steven B.
    Steven BirkelandAugust 10, 2012
    Try the Deviled Chicken Livers - Yes please!!!!
  • Steven B.
    Steven BirkelandAugust 10, 2012
    Try the Venison Carpaccio - Delicious!!!!
  • Ashley E.
    Ashley EckelMarch 29, 2010
    Amazing brunch. Exotic, well rounded menu plus $8 unlimited mimosas with a DJ spinnin' hip tunes.
  • T-Dog N.
    T-Dog N.April 1, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Sangria Saturdays! $7 glass & $22 a carafe of South African Sangrias and Rum Punch!
  • Nicole O.
    Nicole Of Course!March 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The oxtails and robertson white wine.are heaven.
  • T-Dog N.
    T-Dog N.March 6, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Sangria Saturdays! $7gl red or white South African Fresh Fruit Sangria. Yummmm
  • Vinny C.
    Vinny CrumrineMay 18, 2012
    $12 all you can drink Mimosa's and Bloody Mary's for Brunch.
  • Jacob G.
    Jacob GreenspanOctober 23, 2011
    Amazing brunch! You HAVE to go!
  • Steven B.
    Steven BirkelandAugust 10, 2012
    Try the Grilled Lamb Chops - Perhaps a little salty. But I am ok with that.
  • Michael C.
    Michael CMay 24, 2014
    Try everything
  • Braai S.
    Braai South African RestaurantFebruary 9, 2011
    Unlimited Mimosas for $12 with entree purchase. Great Sunday Brunch...
  • T-Dog N.
    T-Dog N.September 23, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Great watermelon white wine Sangria! Awesome happy hours...
  • Steven B.
    Steven BirkelandAugust 10, 2012
    Try the Dinner Platter
  • George S.
    George SmithFebruary 20, 2011
    Bring someone you love to Brunch to celebrate their birthday. I love you, 'lanes!!!
  • Kyle Cameron S.
    Kyle Cameron StudstillFebruary 18, 2012
    Safari breakfast sandwich, add ostrich.
  • Fergal C.
    Fergal CarrOctober 19, 2013
    Ostrich sliders. ...jackpot!
  • T-Dog N.
    T-Dog N.September 29, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The best happy hour in hell's kitchen! Yummy Rum Punch.
  • Chuck R.heart icon on user image
    Chuck RoslofMarch 4, 2016
    Ostrich fillet
  • Margaret-Ellen J.heart icon on user image
    Margaret-Ellen JeffreysJune 1, 2014
    Friend's bday brunch--awful brunch, bad service, extremely overpriced. Good luck getting "unlimited" mimosas when one person serves the whole restaurant! Yikes.
  • Kenyan J.
    Kenyan JewelsJune 4, 2014
    South African restaurant
  • Angelina
    AngelinaFebruary 12, 2011
    Their website has a list of really interesting cocktails, but the menu in the restaurant is a totally boring list of standards. A total waste on that score.
  • Simon & Schuster
    Simon & SchusterOctober 29, 2010
    Braai, just one of the many restaurants showcased in Charles Kipps' CRYSTAL DEATH. Read more
  • Nishant P.
    Nishant PSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't do coke! It equals Elton wrath! And also popo not so goodness...
  • Patricia S.
    Patricia SierraSeptember 18, 2011
    Great mimosas!!
  • Caroline
    CarolineJanuary 23, 2015
    South African
  • Sparkie
    SparkieSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Bottomless mimosas for brunch!!!!
  • AP d.heart icon on user image
    AP du PlessisJune 2, 2013
    Not worth it, Suid-Afrikaners. Terrible and inauthentic koeksisters. Malva pudding is bleh. Ask ma to Fedex you the real stuff - it will cost less.
  • Harsh M.
    Harsh MallMay 12, 2014
    Terrible service. Entire staff played cards at the bar while we sat hungry at our table. Avoid.
  • jenny m.
    jenny mullerNovember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    AWFUL SERVICE. after being ignored for 15 minutes -despite blatant attempts to flag anyone- we left, only to have the hostess tell us, "Enjoy the rest of your night!" HUH????
  • Maya Z.
    Maya ZJanuary 13, 2012
    No A/C on a night that was about 100 degrees and poor service... too bad b/c the food and ambiance was great.
  • Nicole O.
    Nicole Of Course!February 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Oxtails rule
  • Shash S.
    Shash SAugust 25, 2011
    Chicken biryani
  • Simmy P.
    Simmy PappachenJanuary 12, 2012
    Service was not good and food was okay. We ended up being there for the entire brunch hours
  • Donte G.
    Donte GibsonMay 23, 2010
    Safari breakfast sandwich is pretty good.
  • Clifford S.
    Clifford SosinNovember 23, 2013
    We had a bad experience. Cold food. Expensive. Loud. This place lost its luster.
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia San JuanMay 9, 2014
    I hate this place so damn much. Terrible service and dry, overcooked, tasteless food.
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea BarrezuetaFebruary 20, 2011
    Don't bother! service is awful, food is bland, reservations are not honored. Really not worth it. Messed up what could have been an amazing Sunday finest.
  • Kevin B.
    Kevin BaumFebruary 20, 2011
    Food here looks and tastes like decent POW camp food. Avoid at all cost.
  • AP d.heart icon on user image
    AP du PlessisJune 13, 2014
    Kak restaurant maar goeie wynlys
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Braai
329 W 51st St (btw 8th & 9th Ave.)
New York, NY 10019
United States
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Located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen in NYC. "Braai" meaning Bbq is South Africa's favorite past-time. Being the Rainbow nation it has a melting pot of culinary influences from Native African to Dutch, English, French, Malaysian, Portuguese & Indian. Be transported to Safari in the City.
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  • Mon–Wed
    • 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Thu
    • 5:00 PM–Midnight
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:30 AM–Midnight
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
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(212) 315-3315
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@braaisabar
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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